1963: Proceedings of the 1963 Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processinghttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/730
1st Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing (1963). Edited by Herbert GoldhorThu, 22 Feb 2018 07:09:56 GMT2018-02-22T07:09:56ZBibliographic data processing at the National Library of Medicine including a discussion led by Ralph T. Esterquesthttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/744
Bibliographic data processing at the National Library of Medicine including a discussion led by Ralph T. Esterquest
Taine, Seymour I.
There were, however, some organizations including a handful of libraries, that were already deeply involved, if not with electronic data processing, with the growing information handling problem. Among these pioneers was the Army Medical Library, previously known as the Library of the Surgeon General of the U. S. Army, and which, since 1956, has been called the National Library of Medicine. Having mentioned the topic of my presentation, I wish to make clear
that in this paper I shall not be describing data processing activities carried on throughout the National Library of Medicine. Instead, I shall be restricting my discussion to the application of these new techniques to the Library's indexing program, where they have been given most attention to date.
Libraries --Automation; Special libraries; Medical libraries; Information retrieval
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7441963-01-01T00:00:00ZTaine, Seymour I.Techniques of flow-chartinghttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/743
Techniques of flow-charting
Schultheiss, Louis A.; Heiliger, Edward M.
Automation of libraries must come about through close cooperation
between librarians and "machine people." Each must understand
something of the other's specialty. For a starter, a good common
language is provided by flow charts, which are simple work- flow
charts written in yes -no terms. They can be quickly understood by
the "machine people," and the technique of making them can be
learned by a librarian in a very short time.
Flow charts; Libraries --Automation; Automatic data processing; Workflows
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7431963-01-01T00:00:00ZSchultheiss, Louis A.Heiliger, Edward M.Development of automatic systems at the University of Missouri Library with a discussion led by Ralph E. McCoyhttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/742
Development of automatic systems at the University of Missouri Library with a discussion led by Ralph E. McCoy
Parker, Ralph H.
Since conversion from one data system to another is a monumental undertaking, few organizations dare to make immediate complete changes. Most first convert existing applications into subsystems which will eventually be part of the new over-all system. This evolutionary approach has been followed by the University of Missouri Library. The sections which follow will describe briefly the applications of punched card and similar equipment in this library and will attempt to show how they have been developed into subsystems. It is appropriate at this time to point out that the automation program is limited to records and does not include physical handling of books, for example.
Libraries --Automation; Academic libraries
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7421963-01-01T00:00:00ZParker, Ralph H.Application of IBM equipment to library mechanization, keyword-in-context (kwic) indexing and the selective dissemination of information (sdi)http://hdl.handle.net/2142/741
Application of IBM equipment to library mechanization, keyword-in-context (kwic) indexing and the selective dissemination of information (sdi)
Kraft, Donald H.
If a data processing system is to be most effective, long-range
goals and aspirations should be established in the beginning. The
system should be designed to do what the librarian wants it to do, not
necessarily to do what is now being accomplished. For example, if
encumbrance accounting for books, supplies, equipment, etc. is too
difficult and expensive to do manually on a current basis, it does not
follow that the same holds true with an IBM system. On the contrary,
it can be one of the easiest of results to obtain.
Libraries --Automation; Automatic data processing; Information retrieval
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7411963-01-01T00:00:00ZKraft, Donald H.Present and future application of data processing equipment for school librarieshttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/740
Present and future application of data processing equipment for school libraries
Jacobs, James W.
My assignment is to present the ways in which the Montgomery
County (Maryland) Public Schools are using or plan to use data processing
equipment to enhance the library program.
Libraries --Automation; School libraries
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7401963-01-01T00:00:00ZJacobs, James W.The book catalogs of the Los Angeles County Public Library including a discussion led by Bruce Stallardhttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/739
The book catalogs of the Los Angeles County Public Library including a discussion led by Bruce Stallard
Henderson, John D.
The decision to issue our catalog in book form was made after
a study of mechanization indicated that this format could best meet
the needs of the field staff and the public served by the County Library
system. It was seen that catalog production by data processing
techniques could be achieved for all branches at a low cost per unit in
comparison with the expense of maintaining traditional card catalogs
at the service outlets. To present the setting in which economy and
mechanization proved to be so important, some background information
is in order.
Libraries --Automation; Library catalog; Public libraries
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7391963-01-01T00:00:00ZHenderson, John D.Electronic data processing applications to technical processing and circulation activities in a technical libraryhttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/738
Electronic data processing applications to technical processing and circulation activities in a technical library
Griffin, Hillis L.
The National Reactor Testing Station Technical Library, like
many other special and research libraries, constantly strives to provide
the highest level of service to its users. In support of this objective,
the technical processing and circulation activities of the
library must be prepared to fill user requests promptly and to anticipate
user requirements.
One way to meet these standards might be through the addition
of more clerical personnel handling an increased load of book purchasing,
journal subscription and renewal activities, frequent recall
of overdue materials in circulation, and timely announcement of new
books and journals which are added to the collection. In 1958 the
NRTS Technical Library decided instead to explore the benefits which
electronic data processing procedures might bring to the library
operation. Since that time new procedures utilizing punched cards
have been implemented in the acquisitions, accounting, cataloging, and
circulation activities of the library.
This paper will describe applications which have been used
successfully at the National Reactor Testing Station Technical Library
near Idaho Falls, Idaho. This library, located at the Station fifty
miles west of Idaho Falls, is operated for the United States Atomic
Energy Commission by Phillips Petroleum Company's Atomic Energy
Division, to serve the literature needs of several hundred scientists,
engineers, and other technical personnel employed by the Atomic
Energy Commission and its contractors at the NRTS. Now twelve
years old, the library is staffed by three professional librarians,
three group leaders, and thirteen staff members. Its collections include
approximately 15,000 volumes, 350,000 technical reports, and
800 journal titles.
Libraries --Automation; Special libraries
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7381963-01-01T00:00:00ZGriffin, Hillis L.IBM Advanced Systems Development Library in transitionhttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/737
IBM Advanced Systems Development Library in transition
Griffin, Marjorie
The IBM Advanced Systems Development and Research Library
in San Jose became a pioneer in mechanization for the sake of expediency.
It was organized conventionally in 1952, with its main purpose
to give dynamic information service to the personnel in the
Research Laboratory. Then, during 1955-56, an expansion program
within the company increased employees from 80 to 1,000, and locations
from 1 to 16 buildings. The demands of the new users on the
small staff created a need for faster processing and greater control
of library material. As a result of this demand, the second function
of the library was introduced: experimentation in the mechanization
of library routines to speed the flow of processing. We decided to
mechanize those routines which would immediately minimize our
problems of backlogs and of control of dissemination of library material.
We used the IBM machines which were then available, including
a keypunch, a sorter, a collator, and an accounting machine the IBM
407. The underlying philosophy throughout this development was to
provide greater service with as much economy as possible.
Libraries --Automation; Special libraries
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7371963-01-01T00:00:00ZGriffin, MarjorieAutomation in the public libraries of Lake County, Indianahttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/736
Automation in the public libraries of Lake County, Indiana
Burns, Lorin R.
Machine processing, which is a vital part of our operation, is
accomplished efficiently and economically through the use of IBM
equipment. The adaptation of these machines to library operations
is, of course, not new with us. Others saw the adaptive potential and
pioneered in the use of electronic machines in library operations
several years ago. The principles they outlined were simple and
easily adaptable; however, we early recognized that an IBM machine
has no greater validity for a library than has a pencil. Both are
simply tools for the accomplishment of a library operation, and like
all tools they are only as effective as the individuals using them.
Libraries --Automation; Public libraries
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7361963-01-01T00:00:00ZBurns, Lorin R.Bibliography on Mechanized Library Processeshttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/735
Bibliography on Mechanized Library Processes
McCormick, Edward Mack
This bibliography contains 155 English- language items of literature
on the mechanization of library processes. These processes
include acquisitions, circulation control, handling of serials, selection
of document copies, and intercommunication between libraries. Mechanized
information retrieval is not included, i.e., subject searching
by machine. Further, the common uses of data processing by libraries
for such functions as payroll and accounting are not included.
Mechanized equipment includes punched- card accounting machines,
computers, automatic typewriters, or automatic selection
devices. All these devices involve machine -usable file media such as
punched cards, magnetic tape, and punched paper tape. Thus ordinary
typewriters and reproduction devices are not included. The use of
edge-notched cards is also not included.
Libraries --Automation; Bibliography
Tue, 01 Jan 1963 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/2142/7351963-01-01T00:00:00ZMcCormick, Edward Mack